Clinical Respiratory Consultant (RT/RN/RPN)
About The Position
Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is currently recruiting a highly energetic and motivated RT/RPN/RN for our Sault St Marie branch. The RT/RPN/RN provides all respiratory services with a focus on providing oxygen therapy, clinical and ventilatory support to the client while collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety. Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the client's goals and needs, ensuring quality care. This includes assessing and evaluating test results, delivering necessary equipment and supplies, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams, as per prescription. Any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments are identified and brought to the attention of the care team. Initiate and manage CPAP therapy as prescribed, providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance. Provides “best fit” facial interface for long term CPAP or BILEVEL treatment. Conduct appointments and set up equipment for sleep diagnostic testing. Provide regular follow-up to clients to assess treatment effects, comfort, and compliance, recommending adjustments as necessary. Liaise with healthcare professionals to promote Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, providing information and demonstrations of products and services to prospective clients. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to the position. Ensure compliance with funding processes and systems, and maintain accurate documentation through completion of company forms. Adhere to safety and infection control policies and protocols to protect clients and employees. Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation for new staff and students as needed. Participate in oxygen and other respiratory services, including on-call duties when required. As needed, participate in on-call rotation and other duties as required.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.
- Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills and good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP therapy.
- Valid driver’s license and clear vulnerable persons check.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
- Willingness to participate in a rotational after-hours on-call schedule.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, with French fluency if required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications, as well as Android.
Responsibilities
- Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the client's goals and needs, ensuring quality care.
- Assess and evaluate test results, deliver necessary equipment and supplies, and determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams, as per prescription.
- Identify and report any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments to the care team.
- Initiate and manage CPAP therapy as prescribed, providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance.
- Provide "best fit" facial interface for long term CPAP or BILEVEL treatment.
- Conduct appointments and set up equipment for sleep diagnostic testing.
- Provide regular follow-up to clients to assess treatment effects, comfort, and compliance, recommending adjustments as necessary.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals to promote Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, providing information and demonstrations of products and services to prospective clients.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to the position.
- Ensure compliance with funding processes and systems, and maintain accurate documentation through completion of company forms.
- Adhere to safety and infection control policies and protocols to protect clients and employees.
- Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation for new staff and students as needed.
- Participate in oxygen and other respiratory services, including on-call duties when required.
- Participate in on-call rotation and other duties as required.
Benefits
- Salary
- bonus
- flex benefits
- pension plan
- Upward mobility
- career progression
- tuition reimbursement
- personal time off
- Inclusive workplace
- Meaningful work
- Teamwork and connection
- Global collaboration
- Culture of safety
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
